No fee shown; schedule a curbside mattress pickup in advance
In Albany, schedule a curbside mattress pickup in advance, wrap the mattress in plastic at least .8mm thick, and set it out after 4:30pm the night before.
Curbside pickup scheduled in advance
Department of Neighborhood Services: (518) 434-CITY (2489)
Only for residents in the City of Albany's Waste and Recycling Collection Program; otherwise contact your landlord or property manager.
City of Albany: Mattress & Box Spring Disposal
PLEASE NOTE: This program is only available to residents who are part of the City of Albany's Waste and Recycling Collection Program. If the City of Albany does not collect your trash, you will need to contact your landlord or property manager.
Good to know
Mattresses must be scheduled in advance: call the Department of Neighborhood Services at (518) 434-CITY (2489).
Source: City of Albany: Mattress & Box Spring Disposal
1. Schedule a Pickup Call the Department of Neighborhood Services at (518) 434-CITY (2489) to schedule a curbside mattress pickup. Mattresses must be scheduled in advance for collection.
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Wrap the mattress and box spring in heavy-duty plastic bags or hypoallergenic covers at least .8mm thick. The city provides mattress bags free of charge at 1 Richard J Conners Blvd, 200 Henry Johnson Blvd and City Hall, 24 Eagle Street.
Source: City of Albany: Mattress & Box Spring Disposal
Wrap the mattress and box spring in heavy-duty plastic bags or hypoallergenic mattress covers at least .8mm thick. ... Cover your mattresses and box springs with mattress bags provided free of charge by the City of Albany. Bags are available at the following locations: The Department of General Services 1 Richard J Conners Blvd, Albany, NY 12204 The Department of Neighborhood Services 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY 12210 City Hall 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207
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Put it at the curb after 4:30pm the night before your pickup, without blocking sidewalks or roadways.
Source: City of Albany: Mattress & Box Spring Disposal
Place the wrapped mattress and box spring on the curb after 4:30pm the night before your pickup. Ensure the mattress and box spring do not obstruct sidewalks or roadways.
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The Garbage Collection page instead says to call the Department of General Services at (518) 427-7480 at least 24 hours before your collection day for bulk items including mattresses. The two pages give different numbers; confirm before going.
Source: City of Albany: Garbage Collection
BULK TRASH (e.g., household furniture, mattresses, and toilets) may also be placed at the curb in limited quantities. Please call the Department of General Services at (518) 427-7480 at least 24 hours prior to your collection day to inform us of these items.
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If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:
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Optional
Optional: independent companies can carry it out of your home for a fee. Fastest, but costs the most. Junk removal. It is never required.
| Option | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled mattress pickup | No fee shown | Wrapped; out after 4:30pm the night before |
The city gives mattress bags free of charge at the Department of General Services, the Department of Neighborhood Services and City Hall.